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Structured Academic Controversy (SAC). What?. Working in pairs, and then teams, you will explore an issue through opposing positions and try to reach a consensus, or, at least, clarify where your differences lie. Today’s Question:.
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What? • Working in pairs, and then teams, you will explore an issue through opposing positions and try to reach a consensus, or, at least, clarify where your differences lie.
Today’s Question: Were Lewis and Clark respectful to the Native Americans they met on their journey?
Discussion Norms • Active listening • Challenge ideas, not persons • Try your best to understand other position • Share the floor: each person in pair MUST have an opportunity to speak • No disagreeing until consensus-building
Sequence • Form into teams (partner prep) • Team A Presentation • Team A presents • Restatement (by Pair B) • Team B Presentation • Team B presents • Restatement (by Pair A) • Consensus-Building